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Real Estate Agents and Second Homes

Takeaways

  • A qualified real estate professional makes any home purchase smoother.
  • GMAC Real Estate agents understand second home needs.
  • Ask tough questions about second homes when interviewing the agents.

Did you know?

  • Many GMAC Real Estate agents are second home experts.
Work with Real Estate agents that understand second homes. A qualified real estate agent is an important part of any home purchase. When you are buying a second home away from your area, a likely prospect if you are looking for a vacation second home or other getaway properties you intend to both rent out and use yourself, a competent Realtor is a necessity. These professionals know the local market. Once you let them know what you are looking for, and how you intend to use your second home, real estate professionals can provide an invaluable service.

Finding a Real Estate Agent that Understands Second Homes

If you already have a trusted real estate agent in your area, ask them for a recommendation for an agent in the location you are interested in looking for a second home. Your local agent will very possibly have industry contacts to get you started on the search for an agent in your second home market. Also use the internet to research agents and real estate firms yourself. Using these two methods you can put a short list of prospective professionals together.

Ask Questions

Once you have a list of several prospective real estate agents in the area you are interested in, take the time to ask each one a few questions to see if they can meet your specific needs. Find out how long they’ve been a real estate agent, and more important, how long they have worked in your specific market. Check and see what services each agent offers and the cost for those services.

The questions that will separate a good and great agent for your needs involve their experience with representing second home buyers, and working with buyers who do not live in that market.

An agent familiar with representing second home buyers from long distance will likely know more about your needs and questions about the purchase than you will. If your prospective agent can provide names and numbers of previous second home clients for you to check with, take the time to make those calls.

A little time and a little legwork goes a long way toward making sure you get the real estate agent who can smooth your second home buying process.

Search for Second Homes for Sale

To search for a selection of second homes for sale, please visit lifestylehomesearch.com, or visit the website of a GMAC Real Estate Office that serves the area where you'd like to buy a second home. To learn more about buying Second Homes or Vacation Homes, explore the rest of this section, or contact a GMAC Real Estate Agent.